CHARGED BY A STATE TROOPER WHO WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER THE CHECKPOINT ENDED. TODAY - THE BRAND NEW A-T-V TASK FORCE HELD ITS FIRST MEETING IN AUGUSTA. GOVERNOR MILLS PUT THIS TASK FORCE TOGETHER TO ADDRESS SEVERAL CONCERNS- INCLUDING RIDING ON PRIVATE LAND, TRAIL MAINTENANCE, AND PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. OFFICIALS SAY WITH THE INCREASING POPULARITY OF THE VEHICLES - THE TIME TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES IS NOW. "THIS ATV INDUSTRY WITH THE GROWTH THAT WE'RE SEEING WITH THE GROWTH IT KIND OF BEEN PROJECTED AND WE'RE TALKING HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE BEING BROUGHT INTO THE STATE THROUGH OUTDOOR RECREATION." MORE THAN 70 THOUSAND A-T-VS ARE REGISTERED

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Updated: 5:14 PM EDT Sep 5, 2019

A new task force met for the first time to talk about issues and concerns as the popularity of ATVs continues to grow in Maine.Gov. Janet Mills formed the task force to address concerns, including riding on private land, trail maintenance and protecting the environment.There are more than 70,000 ATVs registered in Maine, and there are more than 6,000 miles of trails across the state.

AUGUSTA, Maine —

A new task force met for the first time to talk about issues and concerns as the popularity of ATVs continues to grow in Maine.

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Gov. Janet Mills formed the task force to address concerns, including riding on private land, trail maintenance and protecting the environment.

There are more than 70,000 ATVs registered in Maine, and there are more than 6,000 miles of trails across the state.